Hana Khan's parents dropped her off at her Islamic school in Santa Clara on Sept. 11, 2001. They were told to return home because classes had been cancelled for the day. Read more...
A Closer Look, News
|
September 12, 6:44 am
The events of 9/11 could help America turn toward a better future by moving past ignorance, intolerance
A Closer Look, News
|
September 12, 6:36 am
Bruins memorialize the victims of 9/11 on Sunday and reflect on the past decade in America
Bells atop Powell Library chimed out "America the Beautiful," and the UCLA campus fell quiet around noon on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Read more...
Photo:
Fourth-year business economics student David Melby plants flags in the grass in Wilson Plaza as part of the Bruin Republicans’ efforts to honor the 10-year anniversary of 9/11.
A Closer Look, News
|
June 6, 12:07 am
Close proximity, stress of balancing employment and other responsibilities brings diverse UCLA dining staff together in family-like environment
As second-year psychobiology student Jill Chanley walks past the coffee station at Bruin Café, she is met with a chorus of greetings. Read more...
Photo:
Food Service worker Andrew Hattala (right) swipes a student’s BruinCard for an order at Bruin Cafe. Hattala and his coworkers enjoy the family-like atmosphere of their workplace.
A Closer Look
|
June 5, 11:50 pm
UCLA Housekeeping maintenance worker Sal Vital brings nuts, bolts and smiles to Hedrick Court and Hitch Suites
Walking down steps at Hitch Suites towards Hedrick Court on a Thursday afternoon, Salvador Vital "“ known simply as "Sal" on the Hill "“ passes by a student. Read more...
Photo:
Sal Vital, 44, works at Hedrick Court and Hitch Suites as a maintenance worker for UCLA Housekeeping.
A Closer Look
|
June 5, 11:32 pm
Though UCLA has so far avoided cutting staff in order to preserve quality, the specter of layoffs still looms as an option that cannot be completely ruled out
Staff layoffs have not been part of UCLA's own plan to cope with a $96 million budget cut approved in January, but University of California officials predicted that the option will be on the table systemwide. Read more...
A Closer Look, News
|
May 25, 3:15 am
Cornell's dining options enhance dorm living
Anthony Porreca has found a home in Schuyler House, living in the same room for two years. Read more...
Photo:
The War Memorial sits at the entrance to Cornell University’s West Campus housing complex. Pictured in the background are undergrad dorms.
Courtesy of Bill Price III
A Closer Look, News
|
May 25, 3:10 am
Boston University students are housed in both old and modern buildings
Boston University's newest housing option stands 26 stories tall. Read more...
Photo:
A view of Myles Standish Hall at Boston University. The university offers a wide variety of apartment- and dormitory-style housing options.
Courtesy of Tom Kelley